Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Match Thread

[Fredo]

There was one passage of play where Reina played the ball to Konchesky but we were sitting so deep that he had trouble passing the ball and had to resort to hoofing it up. We were leading 2-0 when that happened, a bit symptomatic of our tactics under Dodgson.

[Mostar]

Villa terrible in midfield, being dominated with ease by Meireles and Lucas. I expected this tbh. There in turmoil and effected heavily by injuries.

Should be enough to take the pressure of Roy, again. No doubt it will be two steps forward and two steps back for LFC in the coming weeks. Still think we'll finish between 6th and 10th.

Their midfield is awful but Albrighton and Downing could hurt us. I can see them scoring at least once if they start pressing.

[Mattshark]

Bit unfair IMO.

We're not on a long run of wins, we're not full of confidence and we've hardly looked watertight at the back.

It's understandable that we may sit off a little and try to consolidate our position, at least to make sure we take a two-goal lead into the break.

I know, but we seemed to do it so early, it is has made the game very dull and I don't think Villa have the confidence or the ability to be a danger if we just pushed up a little.

[Craig_H]

I know, but we seemed to do it so early, it is has made the game very dull.

Maybe it has, but the idea first and foremost, is to in the match.

[Fredo]

Anyone watching this game via the Yes sopcast stream? Image has gone off lately.

[doogle]

Anyone watching this game via the Yes sopcast stream? Image has gone off lately.

http://www.everythingon.tv/

thanks to Cream

[SimonNo7]

I didn't mean we played badly, just stating our approach under Hodgson. Normally, a team winning 2-0 at home, should have the majority of the possession.

Sorry wasn't having a go at you, it's just that it has been suggested on here before that more possession equals playing better but that is just not the case, it just means you've had the ball more.

[Mattshark]

Maybe it has, but the idea first and foremost, is to in the match.

Is to what in the match!

[DannyMan2006]

Their midfield is awful but Albrighton and Downing could hurt us. I can see them scoring at least once if they start pressing.

They have to get the ball in advanced areas to do that. I guess if we sit deeper and allow them back in it they'll be starting in advanced positions though.

[Mostar]

Darke and Macca on ESPN making fun of Maxi's neck warmer.

[Roboklopp]

Still cannot enjoy wins with Bodge, just can't.

[darkstar]

I'm watching it on Xbox live. Glad I don't have to go fishing for streams!

[SimonNo7]

http://www.everythingon.tv/

thanks to Cream

Excellent stream

[DannyMan2006]

We need to go an win at Newcastle. Fulham at home after that, which should be a banker.

3 wins on the bounce, if it happens, would make quite a difference.

Wigan and Stoke should have been 6 points and we ended up with 1. Let's just take each game as it comes and hope January brings us some good players that improve the first team.

[Craig_H]

Is to what in the match!

It's got to the point where, as a Liverpool fan, i struggle to even type the word 'win'